Qualifying begins around around midday Eastern. Drivers must pull into the pits for water every few laps. A fresh hydration rule demands this for the whole weekend. The rule also forces quick stops during qualifying to fight driver exhaustion .
The race gets underway right at 1:00 PM Eastern. Live coverage begins at the same time. The hydration rule aims to prevent heat-related exhaustion. All times are in Eastern. Fans can catch it on broadcast or stream online. The scenic terrain add unpredictable weather risk.